The Athlete Mindset with Olympic Gold Medalist and Cancer Survivor Kikkan Randall

In this episode, Sylvia talks with Kikkan Randall, a trailblazer in women's sport. They talk about the athlete frame of mind and how it shows up in countless ways from training, team building and competing to fighting cancer, balance and life pivots. Challenges seem to embolden Kikkan. She is candid as she reflects on her journey in sport, life and leadership. She inspires us all to step out of our comfort zone and show up for our dreams, take small actions that serve large goals, give to earnest causes, live life to its fullest and have fun along the way! Enjoy this conversation...

Topics Include:

Being an Alaskan kid with an active family
Kikkan's early affinity for sports
Collaboration and competition in a team culture
Drawing up a plan for big goals, step-by-step
Recovering from setbacks and low points
The performance plateau before a breakthrough
Becoming a mother between Olympics
Winning an Olympic Gold Medal
Breast cancer
Why sharing stories of vulnerability are important
Running a 2:55 New York Marathon
Leadership and activism with Fast and Female and AKTIV against cancer
New directions after a successful athletic career
And much more....

Resources Mentioned:
www.kikkan.com
IG: @kikkanimal
Fast and Female
ACTIV Against Cancer
US Cross Country Skiing